Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:36:08 -0800
Subject: Re: Query


EricMurph-AT-aol.com wrote:
> 
> The essay of Levinas against the Palestians; where is this located?  Is there
> are translation available?
> 
> I'm sorry I missed your comments on capitalism.   Maybe you can discuss them
> with us further. Even though Lyotard becomes increasingly incredulous of
> Marxism, I don't think this means he becomes apolitical or neo-conservative.
>  If anything, I think he becomes more radical than conventional Marxism
> allows.  I certainly don't think we can discuss his philosophy without also
> engaging politics and economics.  The Postmodern does not mean the end of
> ideology.  It is a different set of conditions in which politics must be
> practiced.
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Towards the end of "Le Differend", Lyotard has a lot to say about
capitalism and "gaining time".  I find it very strange.

Hugh 
> As far as postings are concerned, I'm on AOL and I'm afraid my capabilities
> are rather limited in this regard.